[Subtitles translated from FIX C-subs, TVBT C-subs, and Jpsubbers J-transcripts]
The past has changed.
However, am I the only one who realised it?
If you are really in 1997...
Prevent it.
Everything will be resolved by this weekend.
Is Sergeant Sakurai still looking for Ōyama?
Sergeant Ōyama!
Chief Iwata.
Good morning.
Chief Iwata, weren't you based at Josai Precinct before?
Yes. What of it?
I am looking for a detective who was based in Josai Precinct in 2000.
Who?
Detective Ōyama Takeshi
who once served on the Violent Crimes Team.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
Why are you looking for him?
- What? - Ōyama.
It's for personal reasons.
Ōyama disappeared in 2000
and was dismissed for corruption after that.
He received a lot of bribes from organised crime groups.
What?
He noticed that the Police Department was investigating him
and disappeared before he could be arrested.
Good enough?
Ōyama Timepiece Shop
I am already very happy
knowing that there is still someone who cares so much for him.
It is really wonderful.
APRIL 1, 1998
Violent Crimes Department
Forensics Department
Excuse me. Chief Iwata?
Over there.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
I am Sakurai Misaki who has been transferred
to the Violent Crimes Department of Josai Precinct
as of today.
Oh, it's you.
You're finally here.
Welcome.
Our very first female officer.
I am looking forward to your performance.
Yes.
Everyone is not as scary as they look.
Okay.
We definitely need a mascot.
Ah, Ōyama!
You can be the one to train her.
Thank you for your guidance.
Ōyama! Instructor!
- Do well! - Ōyama, no problems, right.
Release the clutch. Slowly, slowly.
Accelerator, accelerator, accelerator.
Look forward.
Step on it properly. That's dangerous!
- Watch the wheel! Wheel! Wheel! -Yes!
Stop, stop!
Brake, brake, brake!
How can you be an officer like this. Seriously!
- 0.5 - Yes!
Okay, reverse.
Ouch!
Here.
Is that your first time seeing a dead body?
Yes.
The ones who suffer the most are the victims' families.
Their tears are like the ocean.
The tears we shed
are this much at the most.
That's why we must catch the culprits
and make them pay for their crimes.
There will be a lot more difficulties in the future.
During those times, don't hold back.
Just cry and let it all out.
Going forward, please continue to guide me. Sakurai
Okay. That's fine.
Well done!
I appreciate it.
That's Ōyama's good luck charm.
Senpai would never accept bribes.
MAY 1, 2000
I will definitely find him.
You are the only one who says so.
Perhaps there are some clues in here.
1998 Shirogaoka District Serial Burglaries
By the way...
It's fixed.
It's well-worn.
You've been wearing it for 18 years.
SIGNAL: Cold Case Investigation Team Episode 5
I have already changed my ways, officer.
You are causing me a lot of trouble like this.
You...
were involved in the corruption case of Josai Precinct's Sergeant Ōyama.
I already told you over the phone that I am a victim.
Please let me off.
I will leave straight away
as long as you give me the details.
He would do anything for money.
He took advantage of the club's illegal operations
to extort me for money.
I had no choice but to pay.
Roughly 3 million in total.
Was it Sergeant Ōyama?
That's enough.
Any more of this will rouse the employees' suspicions.
Was that all you said?
Yes. Exactly what I said in the past.
However, why is this being dug up again after all this time?
You should just lie low.
What is going on? One after another.
He probably learnt of Okamoto from the police investigation files.
Why is that fellow going around asking about Ōyama?
What exactly is the relationship between Saegusa and Ōyama?
I do not know.
Ōyama disappeared in 2000.
Saegusa was only 11 at the time.
There is no apparent connection between them.
Saegusa Kento.
What is it with this guy?
I will try to find out.
- Walk faster. - Yes.
0.5
Hearing this nickname makes one nostalgic.
Are you still looking for Ōyama?
Why ask this out of the blue?
There is someone else looking for Ōyama.
It is Saegusa.
What?
He's even gone through police investigation materials.
He appears to be very interested.
Why is Saegusa...
You don't seem to have a handle on your subordinates' actions.
Keep your subordinates under control.
Evidence of bribery is very comprehensive.
Corruption. Disappearance. The evidence is too perfect.
Yet, why this niggling feeling of suspicion?
What if the bribery and disappearance
was deliberately planned?
To be able to forge such impeccable proof
means someone inside the police force is involved.
Why?
Why would someone do such a thing?
1994 Commendation for the arrest of Josai District burglary suspect
April 15, 2000 Whereabouts unknown Vehicle found near Tanihara Memorial Hospital. Relationships: Suspicious associates * observation required Confirmed to be receiving bribes from organised crime groups. Disciplinary action - dismissal.
April 15, 2000.
What exactly happened on that day?
I am at Tanihara Memorial Hospital that you spoke of.
Why was he at Tanihara Memorial Hospital?
Why did the walkie-talkie make a connection?
Why? Why?
Why? Why...
Shirogaoka District Serial Burglaries 3rd victim
MAY 7, 1998
- You've all worked hard. - Thank you for your good work.
I'll take my leave first. You've worked hard.
You've worked hard.
Older brother.
Did you wait long?
- Older brother. - Hm?
Why do people need to sleep?
Let me think...
That is the brain telling the body to rest since it has worked hard all day.
Then why do people need to work so hard?
To earn money.
Just like how Mother works hard to earn money
so that we can go on living.
Then why do you work?
I wish to ease Mother's burden a little.
Other people could go out with their families.
Why can't we?
Kento, you'll grow up to be a great person.
Why?
"Why? Why?"
There is so much you're curious about.
It is good to have a strong sense of curiosity.
There is no transmission today.
If you change the past...
the future will also change.
MAY 6, 1998
What must I do to live in a place like this?
I do not know.
A detective will never have the chance, that's for sure.
All teams. Report received of intruder in the Shiraishi home at 24 3-chōme.
The suspect should still be nearby.
All teams to head there right away.
Team C copy.
Team A copy.
- Oh, It's over there. - Yes, Team B copy.
- You head over there! - Okay!
Stop!
- Got him! - Got him!
- Great! - Caught him!
Ouch! Ouch! You've got the wrong person!
It's me! I'm telling you it's me!
Ouch...
What's this? It's Ōyama.
What were you grabbing me for?
Who could see clearly?!
Get off me!
Ouch~ that hurts.
At 9:05PM,
Tomohiro, the eldest son of the Shiraishi family called in,
saying that he discovered a suspicious man entering the house.
The man then escaped through the window.
I ran in the direction given through the radio.
Us too. That's where we noticed a suspicious person.
Hey! Is this the time to be fighting?
There were eight detectives on stackout.
We even requested for backup from the uniformed police.
So why didn't anyone see the culprit escape?
This is a list of those with prior burglary convictions.
- Distribute it. - Yes.
This is the 3rd case in a month in the same district.
In each case, the security system was disconnected before breaking in.
All valuables were taken before making an escape.
From the M.O., it is the work of the same person.
Track down anyone who has the same M.O.
Yes.
As you all know, this area is home to many politicians and renowned financiers.
The Shiraishi house that was targeted yesterday
is home to the president of Shiraishi Heavy Industries.
The higher-ups have given strict orders that there is to be no more recurrences.
Do you understand?
- Do you understand? - Yes!
Kudō Masayuki
Oh, nice van.
Oh it's you, Ōyama.
Don't look so surprised.
Wow, nice van.
Is it new?
No way. It's secondhand.
You're pretty well-off.
Did you get a loan?
Or did you work hard to pay for it?
By the way, where were you last night?
It's not me.
What?
I saw it on TV.
You are referring to the Shirogaoka District serial burglaries right?
That's enough. Just answer me.
I already said it wasn't me.
You said the same thing four years ago.
Making excuses, saying "Mr. Police, it was not me."
You should be thankful to me.
Didn't you receive a commendation because you arrested me?
Fool. What did that have to do with you?
Last night, I was making deliveries near Akatsutsumi.
I don't do that any more.
- Are you telling the truth? - Goodbye!
Oh, Kazumi!
Uncle! Long time no see!
You should refer to me as "Older brother".
How are you?
Watch what you say.
It's ready. Please eat.
- Good good. - Here you are.
Oh, thank you.
Thank you.
- Please enjoy. - It looks really tasty.
Thank you.
Thank you for the food.
- Thank you for the food. - Thank you for the food.
Oh, it's tasty!
Oh, it's really good!
You cook well and are good in your studies. Really amazing.
Really good!
About the Shirogaoka District serial burglaries...
I didn't come over because of that.
It's the work of an amateur.
What?
A professional would never consecutively target houses so close to each other
as households in the vicinity would be on alert.
Don't talk as if you know this very well.
I have a good understanding of burglaries from my standpoint.
Have the stolen goods been recovered?
Investigation details are confidential.
Looks like you've not found them.
That proves that the culprit is an amateur
since he does not know the route to dispose of the stolen goods.
Ths child is so smart.
Seriously... you spoil her too much.
What is so good about a child being that familiar with burglaries?
- She's good at math too. - Yes.
But it is very strange.
Although the M.O. is that of an amateur,
yet he managed to break into houses with such tight security.
Sure sure sure.
Are you a detective?
It is said that a detective and a criminal are actually not that different.
Where did you hear that?
He has the look of a criminal, right?
What's so funny?
Then do you look like a detective?
I'm arresting you, Ōyama!
- What arrest? - Does that sound right?
Who says it's right? What kind of detective is that?
Uncle.
Oh, what's up?
I've always thought of you as my real uncle.
Oh.
While my father was in jail,
you always took care of me.
I am truly grateful.
Why say this out of the blue?
You must trust me.
It really isn't my father.
I guarantee it. So, please...
I got it.
Hurry up and head back in. You'll catch a cold.
Oh, by the way.
- Here. - What is this?
Music that I dubbed
to listen to while you drive.
Bye now.
Songs recommendations when you're feeling down
Answer me.
Who is the culprit?
What am I doing?
Is that Sergeant Ōyama?
Is that Lieutenant Saegusa?
I was very worried when I couldn't reach you.
Are you okay?
You're the one...
What have you been doing for the past one year?
A year?
April 8, 2010 23:23 First contact with Sergeant Ōyama through the walkie talkie April 27, 2010 23:23 Me from three years ago? April 2, 2018 23:23 → Reestablish contact after 8 years April 5, 2018 23:23 → Sergeant Ōyama of 1997 April 6, 2018 23:23 → Sergeant Ōyama of 1997 April 7, 2018 23:23 → Sergeant Ōyama of 1997
Are you saying that it's 1998 over there?
Yes.
What about you?
It's 2018 over here.
It's only been a week.
2018?
Really?
Are you... are you really Lieutenant Saegusa?
This is hard to believe.
I really don't understand it either, but it is true.
Lieutenant Saegusa... well...
If that's the case...
If that's the case, I have a favour to ask.
I want to know who is responsible for the Shirogaoka District serial burglaries.
Shirogaoka District serial burglaries...
The case is still unsolved.
Unsolved?
All this trouble and we don't get him?
That's right.
Although there are no detailed investigation materials,
I have profiled the criminal.
Profiling?
Then... did you learn anything about the culprit?
Even if I knew,
I couldn't tell you.
Why not?
It is too dangerous to change the past.
What?
Then, at least
can you tell me when the next crime will occur?
Please.
I have not gone home at all
for this past week due to this case.
Lieutenant.
At least give me something to go on from here.
Lieutenant Saegusa, can you hear me?
The victims' family and servants
all had an alibi, right?
Yes, that has been verified.
Then,
let's assume it was committed by an outsider.
The culprit only stole cash and luxury items
from houses with such tight security.
He must have checked out the place thoroughly before committing the crime.
In order to identify the level of security,
the cuplrit would have checked
the security system, locks, garage and back door.
Moreover,
in order to obtain information on the residents of the house,
the culprit could have stolen mail or packages
from the mailbox and examined them.
Mailbox?
What I said was just for reference.
Also...
Please be careful.
After all, the walkie-talkie...
did cause someone to lose his life.
Lieutenant Saegusa?
Lieutenant?
Kazumi!! - No!
Shirogaoka District Serial Burglaries Suspect Kudō arrested
Shirogaoka District Serial Burglaries
May 9, 1998 5:00PM
Suspect Kudō Masayuki
Metropolitan Police Department aside, these are the only skeletal remains
found in the Kantō region over the past three years.
Thank you for going out of your way to bring them over. It is a great help.
I've roughly gone through it...
There is still no match.
Is that so?
I got it. Thank you.
All of them are tough. They are cold cases after all.
Nishi-Shinjuku mortar murder case.
Nope.
Shinagawa building female abduction imprisonment murder case.
This is the first time I've seen you so passionate about work.
Oh, the team leader is actually late? The meeting started long ago.
There are many clues in the
police robbers shootout murder case.
It is hard to let this one pass.
Does anyone know about the Shirogaoka District serial burglaries?
Not just one but both are late.
Are you slacking off, Sir Lieutenant.
Shirogaoka District serial burglaries...
I have no impression of it.
The suspect for this case was arrested in 1998.
The verdict was reached based on
eyewitness testimony and fingerprints on the mailbox.
Mailbox?
In order to obtain information on the residents of the house,
the culprit could have stolen mail or packages
from the mailbox and examined them.
Mailbox?
It's already solved, so let's forget about it.
It's the Shinagawa building female abduction imprisonment murder case after all.
Why are you so interested in this case?
Ah no...
The defendant kept appealing and protesting his innocence.
There is a possibility of wrongful arrest.
If so, this would be a unsolved case.
I don't quite understand what you're getting at.
The lieutenant is exhausted.
Which case should we pick? Hurry up and decide.
This one?
Have a safe journey.
Make sure to take your medication.
I will.
We will bring back something delicious for you.
I look forward to it.
Let's make a move.
- The fingerprints lifted from the mailbox → a match to Kudō's prints. - Near the victim's house eyewitness testimony obtained
→ Proof of Kudō's alibi?
The verdict was reached based on eyewitness testimony and fingerprints.
Kudō was a legendary burglar.
Legendary burglar?
It is said he never leaves behind any fingerprints.
In other words, Kudō is an extremely careful and meticulous person.
The personality of a man does not change easily.
It feels very incongruous that
Kudō who has always been so cautious would leave his prints behind this time.
Unfortunately that is all we can gather from these materials.
Why do you wish to investigate this case?
The suspect was already arrested.
Why do you wish to investigate further?
I cannot work with someone who keeps secrets.
There's an emergency alert on a kidnapping. The control center has been set up.
Kidnapping?
It's under the jurisdiction of Josai Precinct.
We've been ordered to provide backup.
1998 - Time of arrest Apr 15 Date of discharge
Attention!
- Let's start. - Yes.
Iwata from First Investigation Division.
Victim Yabe Kaori, 35 years old. University researcher.
Her father is Yabe Eisuke, university professor.
Around 8PM, the parents came home
but there was no sign of Kaori nor was she contactable by phone.
There was evidence of intrusion in the home
so they made a police report.
A suspicious person was caught on the security cameras.
In addition, fingerprints were lifted off the mirror in the washroom.
From the fingerprint and security footage,
the suspect has been identified.
Kudō Masayuki, 58 years old.
In 1998, he was arrested by Josai Precinct and imprisoned
for the Shirogaoka District serial burglaries.
He was just released three days ago.
The car we believe Kudō used to transport Miss Kaori
was discovered at Sakuragaoka 2-chōme.
The whereabouts of Kudō and Kaori are still unknown.
As of now, there has been no ransom demands.
He just got out of prison and he's committing crimes again.
Once a scum, always a scum.
He must have broken in for money
but turned to kidnapping when he was discovered by the daughter.
Something is off.
What are you trying to say?
Kudō had only ever committed larceny.
He had never harmed anyone.
In contrast to the past, the method employed this time is too sloppy.
There seems to be an ulterior motive.
Fingerprints and security camera images
could have been left behind for a reason.
- Abduction is a... - No. That's why.
Ouch...
Abduction is a race against time.
Find Kudō by whatever means necessary.
- Yes! - Yes!
The first priority is to talk to his cellmates in prison.
Also, check all the CCTVs within the vicinity of where the car was found.
- Yes! - Yes!
Wait a minute!
Kudō's motive is...
Please hear me out!
Chief Iwata.
Don't get carried away
just because you cracked a case or two.
I had forgotten.
There are no qualities to speak of in the police force.
Ow!
I will sort him out.
What do you think you're doing?
I was merely expressing the views that I believe are right!
Revealing his face and leaving fingerprints behind. This is highly irregular.
I don't believe this kidnapping is for money.
He could be motivated by revenge.
Then the victim's life is in danger.
If you're right and the victim dies,
the blood is on your hands.
What?
If you do not change how you do things,
no one will listen to you
even if your profile is accurate.
Think about it.
I do not know what your circumstances are,
but without knowing the pain that investigators go through,
you have no right to judge the police.
Please help us, I beg you.
- Please don't worry. - I beg of you.
You mean Kudō Masayuki?
What kind of person was he?
Man of few words, always alone.
He tried to escape several times, so his sentence was extended.
Later, he said he wanted to qualify in electronic technology
and began studying the technical books that he ordered.
Electronic technology...
Also, he occasionally had seizures.
- Calm down, Inmate 78! - Kazumi!
- Put out the fire! Quick! - Kazumi!
Go beserk at the sight of fire...
Is it PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)? Is there any cause for it?
I heard his daughter died in a fire due to an accident.
Daughter died in a fire...
Help me.
Someone please help me!
It is a sedative.
Does your daughter suffer from PTSD?
Yes, about 20 years ago...
What happened to her?
The suspect was arrested in 1998.
The case is closed.
In order to obtain information on the residents of the house,
the culprit could have stolen mail or packages
from the mailbox and examined them.
Mailbox?
It's all my fault.
It's because of you!
Kazumi is dead because of you!
- Ōyama!! - Calm down!
- It's all your fault! - Stop it!
** Koizumi Kyōko's "Glad to Meet You" あなたに会えてよかった
Detective Ōyama.
Can you hear me?
Detective Ōyama.
The past has changed.
All of this happened because of me.
I was wrong.
What do you mean?
It was just as you said.
It's all my fault that
it got messed up.
If only we had never communicated
through the walkie-talkie...
Detective Ōyama.
What exactly happened?
- Kazumi!! - No!
Detective Ōyama!
Please tell me
what exactly happened!
Preview
This is too unfeeling!
Is this the way of the police?
My father is not the culprit!
Why did you disregard that testimony!
It was the orders from the higher-ups.
Something is off.
This case should have remained unsolved.
I want you to see how it feels.
Sakurai!
Translation: liddi @ D-Addicts